Stay Safe: Homeowner Tips to Prevent Burglaries

Published on November 3, 2025

Ensuring our community’s safety is a shared responsibility. With some simple precautions, you can help protect your home and prevent burglary.

Here are some essential tips from the SPVM to keep your home safe year-round:

  • Enhance Visibility Around Entrances: Keep doors well-lit and avoid dense bushes or fences around entry points, as these can create hiding spots for intruders.
  • Use Light Timers: Simple and effective, automatic light timers help deter burglars by giving the impression that someone is home. Security System Installation: A security system can alert you and your neighbors to potential intruders. Some systems also off er remote monitoring features for added convenience.
  • Engrave Valuable Items: The SPVM off ers engraving tools at local police stations, allowing residents to mark valuable belongings. This makes stolen items easier to identify and recover.
  • Outdoor Maintenance While Away: If leaving for an extended period, ask a neighbor to pick up mail, clear snow, or mow the lawn, depending on the season. These actions help maintain the appearance of an occupied home.

Keeping these tips in mind helps protect not only your home but also our entire community. By staying vigilant and fostering strong connections with neighbors, we create a natural community watch where everyone looks out for each other, especially when someone is away.

If you notice unusual behavior in your area, don’t hesitate to report it to the police—quick action can help prevent crime. 

Together, let’s make Baie-D’Urfé a safer place for everyone!

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